Finding the Third Proportional to 171,388 and 369,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,388 and 369,086 is: 794,830.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,388 : 369,086 = 369,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,388/369,086 = 369,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,388x = 369,086 × 369,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,388x = 136,224,475,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,224,475,396/171,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,830.88
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